Mark your calendars for March 24, 2023, as Gangaur Pooja or Gauri Puja will be celebrated on this date. The festivities kick-off on the first day of Chaitra and last for 18 days, following the Purnimant calendar. In North India, Chaitra month begins approximately 15 days before Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, as per the Purnimant-based calendar. Stay updated on all Indian holidays, including Gangaur Pooja, by visiting Holidaylistindia.in.
Gangaur Pooja or Gauri Puja Celebration in India
Gangaur Pooja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal. This festival worships Goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva, and is observed during the Chaitra month (March–April). Gangaur Pooja is the celebration of spring, harvest, conjugal blessedness, marital fidelity, and childbearing.
Gangaur is an important festival of Rajasthan
Gangaur holds immense significance in Rajasthan as a prominent festival. It is observed with great enthusiasm in various cities of Rajasthan including Bikaner, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Nathdwara. The festival involves crafting an idol of Gauri and Shiva followed by a grand procession. The idol of goddess Gauri leads the procession which is accompanied by splendid fireworks.
Unmarried Women Celebrate Gangaur Pooja
The unmarried women celebrate Gangaur Pooja for finding a good husband, while married women worship for the welfare, health, and long life of their husbands and a happy married life. People from Rajasthan, who migrated to Kolkata, continue to celebrate the festival, which is more than 100 years old in the city. Gangaur Pooja falls on 24 March 2023, Friday, as per the Holiday Calendar on Holidaylistindia.in. Join in the colorful and vibrant celebrations that mark this festival and seek blessings from the divine Goddess Gauri.
24 March 2023 Friday Date & Panchang Calendar
Date | 24 March 2023 |
Day | Friday |
Panguni | 10 |
Ramadan | 1 |
Tithi | Tritiya till 8.26 PM then Chaturthi |
Natchathiram | Asupathi till 4.25 PM then Bharani |
Nalla Neram (AM) | 9.30 to 10.30 |
Nalla Neram (PM) | 4.30 to 5.30 |
Chandrashtama | Uthiram, Hastham |
Auspicious Day | – |
Rahu Kalam | 10.30 to 12.00 |
Kuligai | 7.30 to 9.00 |
Yamagandam | 3.00 to 4.30 |
Soolam | West Direction |
Pariharam | Jaggery |
Yogam | Amirtha Yogam, Siddha Yogam |
Chandra Horai | 8-9 AM & 10-11 PM |
Sukra Horai | (6-7 AM) & (1-2, 8-9 PM) |
Pudhan Horai | (7-8 AM) & (2-3, 9-10 PM) |
Guru Horai | 5-6 PM |
Today’s Special | Ramadan Day 1 |
24th March 2023 Day | Mar 24, 2021 Day | 24 Mar 2023 Day | 24 March 2023 Date Calendar | 24 March 2023 Daily Sheet Calendar | 24 March 2023 Tamil Calendar | 24.3.2023 Tamil Panchangam
24th March 2023 Friday Calendar
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24 August 2023 Thursday Date Calendar | Durga Ashtami Vrat
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24 June 2023 Saturday Date Calendar | Shasti
What is Gangaur Pooja?
Gangaur Pooja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal. This festival worships Goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Sh.
When is Gangaur Pooja celebrated?
Gangaur Pooja is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra and lasts for 18 days, following the Purnimant calendar. In North India, Chaitra month begins approximately 15 days before Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, as per the Purnimant-based calendar. The exact date for Gangaur Pooja in 2021 is March 24.
How can I stay updated on Indian holidays?
You can stay updated on all Indian holidays, including Gangaur Pooja, by visiting Holidaylistindia.in.